Zinc is a nutrient that people need to stay healthy. Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. Why Do You Need Zinc? The body also needs zinc to make proteins and DNA, the genetic material in all cells. During pregnancy, … [Read more...] about The Critical Importance of Zinc In Your Diet
Archives for January 2017
A USA Today interview with Dr Andrew Weil
The oldest of the nation's 79 million baby boomers will begin turning 60 in only three months. So the timing is right for the latest book by Andrew Weil, the Tucson physician known for his pioneering work integrating Eastern and Western approaches to medicine. Weil wrote many successful books … [Read more...] about A USA Today interview with Dr Andrew Weil
Where Did Your Resolutions Go?
I may be a bit presumptive here but I know that many people that made new years resolutions a few weeks ago are either given up already or are very close to giving up. So today I want to give you a pep talk. What are you thinking about today? Are you wondering what you were thinking last week? … [Read more...] about Where Did Your Resolutions Go?
The 300 Workout
I think I made it clear last week in one article about doing workouts to increase your strength that it is important to do a very few sets with low reps to failure. I keep finding however references to the 300 workout. The 300 workout is a workout inspired by the movie called 300 and is supposed to … [Read more...] about The 300 Workout
Sleep Apnea – Causes, Symptoms, and Cures for Sleep Apnea
My brother in law told me at one point that he had sleep apnea. The next week my boss, who never slept well and had a problem staying up in meetings, told me that he had sleep apnea and after having it treated he was really happy to be sleeping better and to be more rested all of the … [Read more...] about Sleep Apnea – Causes, Symptoms, and Cures for Sleep Apnea